Veracruz, Mexico

Every autumn, Veracruz becomes a major passage route for migrating birds moving south through Mexico. The Veracruz River of Raptors is especially known for huge groups of hawks, kites, and vultures, while nearby forests, wetlands, mountains, and coastal habitats support many resident species and other migrants. The Veracruz River of Raptors The geography of Veracruz […]

From coral reefs and coastal dunes to mountain trails, tropical forests, and waterfalls, Veracruz offers many settings for outdoor adventure. The state in eastern Mexico combines the Gulf coast with volcanic mountains and humid forest, creating places for rafting, snorkeling, hiking, cycling, paddling, climbing, and other activities in natural surroundings. Coastal Adventures in Veracruz Veracruz’s […]

The Catemaco and Los Tuxtlas region in southern Veracruz combines volcanic landscapes, tropical forests, lakes, waterfalls, traditional towns, and traces of Mesoamerican history. The area around Catemaco is known for its setting, while communities show fishing traditions, local crafts, religious culture, and the ancient heritage of the Olmec civilization. Catemaco and the Landscape of Los […]